Principal Platform Engineer, Infrastructure

Cisco is hiring a Principal Platform Engineer, Infrastructure to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Platform Engineer, Infrastructure, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • Paid parental leave • Annual learning and professional development budget • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Cisco is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently